In the afternoon, in the conference room of the Hokage Building in Konoha.
"Gentlemen, this is the first meeting between our six villages."
On the round table, Uchiha Kei scanned the surroundings, observing the changes in the expressions of the other five villages.
The purpose of this meeting is...
Before he could finish speaking, the Fourth Raikage interrupted him.
"In the Shinobi World, it has always been the Five Kage Summit. What? Has the rule changed today?"
The tone of those words was full of provocation.
Aside from Hyuga Hiashi, the eyes of the other three village kage also changed.
They were actually uncomfortable about this situation as well.
In the past, all the Ninja Village in the Shinobi World looked to the Five Villages for guidance.
The five villages of the Shinobi World are renowned!
But now, Konoha has suddenly dumped a village in their village. How are they supposed to accept this?
Of course, this is also related to the fact that the Twilight Ninja Village keeps a low profile.
From the outside, the Twilight Ninja Village looks more like a nouveau riche village.
Various businesses are everywhere in the Shinobi World, and even in their village, you can often see deliverymen in yellow uniforms shuttling back and forth.
When it comes to the Twilight Ninja Village, everyone says it's a place where people make a fortune every day!
But what does having money have to do with having real ability?
Even though the Sunagakure can turn gold into gold, isn't their overall strength still at the bottom of the Five Villages?
"It seems that Cloud Village has a lot of opinions about our Twilight Ninja Village."
Hyuga Hiashi completely calm, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"Hmph, what kind of Twilight Ninja Village? What right do you have to stand on equal footing with us Five Villages?"
The Fourth Raikage made no attempt to hide his contempt for the Twilight Ninja Village.
In the eyes of the Fourth Raikage, among the five villages, the Cloud Village was the strongest.
Even Konoha is inferior to Cloud Village!
"Although our Twilight Ninja Village has only been established for five years, in terms of strength, we are no less than any of your villages."
Hyuga Hiashi looked completely calm and composed, staring fearlessly at the Fourth Raikage.
Uchiha Kei once told them that although the Twilight Ninja Village acted discreetly, it didn't mean they were afraid of anyone.
Sometimes, excessive weakness is the root cause of war.
He is in a vulnerable position; you should be humble and polite.
He's domineering, you have to be even more domineering than him!
If you dare to spout nonsense, then we'll fight!
Beat him until he dares not utter a single word!
"Heh, a village that's only been established for five years, and founded by a missing-nin at that, how strong can it be?"
The Fourth Raikage gave Uchiha Itachi a disdainful look, the meaning of which couldn't be clearer.
The entire Shinobi World will not tolerate missing-nin.
This is not only about whether intelligence about their village has been leaked, but more importantly, it's about the village's reputation.
Especially their five villages.
As for Uchiha Kei, it's common knowledge throughout the Shinobi World that he's missing-nin from Konoha, yet he's now sitting at the table during the Five Kage Summit with such an air of superiority.
"Fourth Raikage, may I take this as a declaration of war against our Twilight Ninja Village?"
Hyuga Hiashi stood up, his eyes now sharp.
So what if they declare war!
The Fourth Raikage lost his temper and slammed his hand on the table, shattering it into pieces instantly.
"In that case, let's meet on the battlefield."
Hyuga Hiashi said coldly, then turned to leave.
Uchiha Itachi stepped forward, grabbed Hyuga Hiashi, and looked at the Fourth Raikage with the same sharp gaze.
"Konoha and Twilight Ninja Village are of one mind. If the Raikage wants to start a war, then Konoha will join us."
The Fourth Raikage frowned.
Although he believed that Konoha's strength was inferior to Cloud Village's, fighting against two villages simultaneously would be somewhat difficult even for Cloud Village.
Just then, the stunningly beautiful Mizukage also stood up.
"Our Kirigakure once received help from the Twilight Shadow, and we will stand with the Twilight Ninja Village as well. If the Raikage wants to go to war with the Twilight Ninja Village, count our Kirigakure in."
Mei Terumi was dressed in a Mizukage outfit, her face filled with coldness.
In fact, at this moment she truly was the Mizukage of Kirigakure.
Although Uchiha Kei helped the Fourth Mizukage break free from the Genjutsu, he did indeed inflict irreparable damage on Kirigakure.
After a period of recuperation, the Fourth Mizukage handed over the position to Mei Terumi Mizukage.
The Fourth Raikage's brows furrowed even deeper.
Even Kirigakure is involved?
This Twilight Shadow...
This is quite complicated.
Of the five villages, he actually gained the support of two villages. Coupled with his own strength, even someone as powerful Cloud Village couldn't defeat him.
The Fourth Raikage was momentarily at a loss for what to do.
"Heh, our Six Kage Summit is for the future of the Shinobi World, why make a big fuss over such a trivial matter?"
Seeing the situation reach a stalemate, the old man Ōnoki jumped in with a smile to smooth things over.
The Fourth Raikage gracefully descended the steps, gave a cold snort, and sat down in his seat.
Hyuga Hiashi also snorted coldly and sat back down in his seat.
However, the talks obviously couldn't proceed immediately, as the table was completely destroyed; they would have to wait until it was cleaned up before they could begin.
The talks resumed shortly afterward.
"The purpose of our meeting is to address the Akatsuki Organization's plan to capture the Tailed Beast."
Uchiha Itachi spoke first, "I believe everyone is familiar with the Akatsuki Organization. In fact, many of our villages have already clashed with them. Their members are all missing-nin from various villages, and their strength is extraordinary."
"Let's first discuss our attitudes towards the Akatsuki Organization's capture of the Tailed Beast."
Gaara from Sunagakure immediately chimed in, "The Akatsuki Organization have already attacked Sunagakure, and they've already taken the One-Tail from me. Our stance on the Sunagakure Akatsuki Organization..."
"Slay them all!"
Gaara's face revealed a clear hostility.
If it weren't for the Akatsuki Organization, Chiyo wouldn't have died trying to save him.
There is no possibility of reconciliation between him and the Akatsuki Organization; it can only be a fight to the death!
The Fourth Raikage echoed, "Similarly, the Akatsuki Organization also attacked Killer B, but instead of taking the Tailed Beast, they captured a portion of the Eight-Tails 'Chakra."
Mei Terumi's expression darkened. "Our village's Fourth Mizukage also had the Three-Tails removed by the Akatsuki Organization, and now... he's passed away too."
Ōnoki frowned deeply and remained silent.
Uchiha Itachi tapped his fingers lightly on the table, deep in thought.
He learned this gesture from Jing; whenever he's troubled by something, he'll subconsciously tap the table.
"Naruto was also captured by the Akatsuki Organization some time ago."
"What? When did this happen?"
Gaara suddenly stood up, his face clearly showing some panic.
"It was when he asked you to drink last time, but it's all over now."
Uchiha Itachi didn't intend to go into details about how he was captured or who rescued him.
For no other reason than...
It's mainly embarrassing!
Gaara sat down with relief.
"However, the Akatsuki Organization also captured a portion of Naruto's Tailed Beast Chakra."
The shadows in several villages all frowned in deep thought.
They had been completely baffled by the Akatsuki Organization's actions in capturing the Tailed Beast.
Tailed Beast are indeed invaluable assets.
But it's also a ticking time bomb in their village; who knows, one day the "Nine-Tails Rebellion" might repeat itself!
So why did the Akatsuki Organization capture the Tailed Beast?
Uchiha Itachi was also thinking.
On one hand, he was also thinking about why the Akatsuki Organization were capturing the Tailed Beast.
On the other hand, there is what Jing said, "Wait and see."
Are we just going to let Akatsuki Organization continue like this?
"We haven't yet obtained intelligence on Akatsuki Organization's objectives. In that case, I suggest we form an alliance first. What are your thoughts?"
After thinking for a moment, Uchiha Itachi decided to proceed according to the plan.
At worst, we can just go easy on the Akatsuki Organization when they're being captured.
"If a coalition is formed, whose command will they take?"
The Fourth Raikage raised an eyebrow and glanced disdainfully at Uchiha Itachi.
The shadows in the other villages also seemed lost in thought.
"Since this is a meeting of the Six Kage convened by Konoha, I propose that Konoha lead the allied forces."
Hyuga Hiashi spoke directly.
"Bullshit! Of course, the village with the stronger strength leads the allied forces!"
The Fourth Raikage immediately rejected the idea.
"I support Konoha."
Hyuga Hiashi rolled his eyes at him and simply raised his hand.
I agree.
Mei Terumi also raised her hand in support.
Count me in.
Next up is Gaara.
He and Naruto are best friends, so naturally he supports Konoha.
"You! You all!"
The Fourth Raikage never expected that the four villages were so deeply bound together, that they would support even something like this without hesitation.
"Since all three villages support Konoha, then I'll support it too."
Ōnoki last, delivering the final blow.
It's practically a done deal that four of the six villages will support Konoha and lead the allied forces.
Even though the Fourth Raikage was unwilling, he could only grit his teeth and accept this fact.